Music Business Worldwide News

1. Min Hee-jin’s legal team: HYBE must prove legality of shareholder agreement termination in $70.5m K-pop dispute

   Exec claims HYBE bears "the full burden of proof" in demonstrating the lawful termination of shareholder agreement

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2. Superfan platform Sesh raises $7m led by Miura Global

   Company is also launching a Member Card that allows fans to register and download a digital pass to their phone’s wallet

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3. A24, the indie film company behind Moonlight and The Brutalist, signals potential expansion in music with new social channel

   Company posted a cryptic Instagram post with the message: "A24 Music. Stay tuned.”

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4. Warner launches ‘5 Junction’ JV with Anjula Acharia to break artists from South Asia and its diaspora

   5 Junction will collaborate closely with Los Angeles–based Warner Records

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5. Primary Wave gears up for opening of Bob Marley Hope Road immersive experience in Las Vegas

   Preview shows scheduled to begin on June 25

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6. EMPIRE strikes deal with Baramey Production to break Cambodian artists globally

   Partnership marks EMPIRE's latest strategic move in Asia Pacific region

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7. Live Nation acquires Hayashi International Promotions, one of Japan’s largest concert promoters

   HIP is one of the largest concert promoters in Japan

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8. Spotify expands concert discovery offerings with new Stager integration

   Founded in 2012, Stager’s platform allows event organizers to offer ticketing services, planning software, and marketing tools

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9. Drake’s team says he ‘has nothing to hide’ ahead of discovery in UMG lawsuit

   The exchange follows Drake’s filing of an amended complaint

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10. Apple Music expands global footprint with new Tokyo radio studio

    New studio in Japan joins Apple Music's existing facilities in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, London, Paris, and Berlin

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